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College of Arts and Sciences-Assistant Professor-Physics
University of Alabama, Birmingham
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Posted: 26-Oct-25
Location: Birmingham, Alabama
Categories:
Academic/Faculty
Physical Sciences
Internal Number: 26506
Position Number: 11018
School/College: College of Arts and Sciences
Job Description:
The Department of Physics at the University of Alabama at Birmingham-UAB within the College of Arts and Sciences, https://www.uab.edu/cas/physics/, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant Professor faculty position (9-month appointment) in Physics of Materials under Extreme Conditions, starting Fall 2026. We seek rising leaders whose research explores quantum materials and advanced condensed matter at extremes, with potential applications in energy, quantum technologies, defense, and advanced manufacturing.
The successful candidate will join UAB's DOE/NNSA Center of Excellence on Additively Manufactured Complex Systems under Extremes(https://sites.uab.edu/camcse/) and benefit from the Department of Physics' strategic growth in Advanced Materials, Optics, and Computation. Housed in the new Science and Engineering Complex (2023), the Department offers cutting-edge facilities and strong interdisciplinary ties across science, engineering, and medicine. For questions about this position, contact the Search Committee Chair, Yogesh Vohra (ykvohra@uab.edu).
The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a comprehensive urban university with the nation's third-largest public hospital, which has rapidly evolved into a world-renowned research university and health care center that ranks in the top ten nationally for student diversity. With over 20,905 students and 3,278 full-time faculty members, and a campus covering more than 100 city blocks, UAB ranks in the top 20 public universities for federal research funding and is the major research and teaching university in Alabama. Interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching are prominent.
We seek candidates pursuing cutting-edge research in areas that include, but are not limited to, materials physics under extreme environments, such as low-temperature, high-field, or high-pressure quantum phenomena; static and dynamic compression; synchrotron-based diffraction and spectroscopy for materials characterization; or additive manufacturing of advanced materials. This position aligns with federal and national priorities in energy resilience, quantum technologies, advanced manufacturing, and national security, providing fertile ground for extramural funding and impactful partnerships.
The application materials must include: (i) 1–2-page letter clearly explaining the applicant's qualifications and interests relevant to this position, (ii) full curriculum vitae, iii) plans to setup a nationally competitive research program in the physics department at UAB, (iv) 1–2-page description of teaching and student mentoring interests, and (v) list of at least three contacts for references. All completed applications will be given full consideration until position is filled.
EEO Statement:
UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran's status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB's Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.
Department: Physics
Assignment Category: Full-Time
Tenure Status: Tenure Track
Required Qualifications:
A qualified applicant will have a Ph.D. in Physics or a related field and demonstrated potential to establish a nationally recognized externally funded research program, teach effectively at both graduate and undergraduate levels, and engage with students from all backgrounds.
Pre-Employment Background Check:
A pre-employment background check investigation is performed on candidates selected for employment.
About University of Alabama, Birmingham
Known for its innovative and interdisciplinary approach to education at both the graduate and undergraduate levels, the University of Alabama at Birmingham, a part of the University of Alabama System, is an internationally renowned research university and academic medical center with more than $715 million in annual research funding and an economic impact on the state exceeding $12.1 billion a year. UAB is Alabama’s largest employer, with some 28,000 employees, and was named Forbes’ No. 1 Large Employer in the United States in 2021. UAB enrollment surpassed 21,500 for the fifth consecutive year in fall 2022. The university offers more than 180 degree programs in nine schools and one college. The pillars of UAB’s mission include education, research, innovation and economic development, community engagement and patient care. Learn more at www.uab.edu.
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